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White Sox optioned RHP Michael Ynoa to Double-A Birmingham.

Ynoa, who received a lucrative contract when he signed with the A's in 2008, was swapped to the White Sox over the winter in the big Jeff Samardzija deal. The 23-year-old shifted to relief last year and posted a 5.52 ERA in 31 appearances, though he struck out 64 batters in 45 2/3 innings. He has yet to pitch above High-A. Mar 18 - 12:39 PM

Ynoa was once a highly-coveted international player, signing a record $4.25 million contract with the A's as a 16-year-old in 2008. But the shine has worn off over the years as he has battled injuries and ineffectiveness. Ynoa, now 23, owns a 4.81 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and 9.4 K/9 in 161 career major league innings. He has not risen above High-A ball. Tue, Dec 9, 2014 12:40:00 PM

Good to hear. Ynoa had been battling a sore right biceps, but he wound up only needing just over two weeks of down time. The 22-year-old is making a move to relief this season. Mon, Apr 28, 2014 09:11:00 PM

He entered to start the seventh inning, hit the first batter, threw two pitches out of the strike zone, and was taken out of the game by the training staff with an apparent injury. This may be the death knell to Ynoa's prospect status, as he is no longer a teenager oozing with potential and has struggled during his time in High-A Stockton. Sat, Apr 12, 2014 10:11:00 AM

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Ynoa was once a highly-coveted international player, signing a record $4.25 million contract with the A's as a 16-year-old in 2008. But the shine has worn off over the years as he has battled injuries and ineffectiveness. Ynoa, now 23, owns a 4.81 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and 9.4 K/9 in 161 career major league innings. He has not risen above High-A ball.

He entered to start the seventh inning, hit the first batter, threw two pitches out of the strike zone, and was taken out of the game by the training staff with an apparent injury. This may be the death knell to Ynoa's prospect status, as he is no longer a teenager oozing with potential and has struggled during his time in High-A Stockton.

The Athletics have moved pitching prospect Michael Ynoa to the bullpen at High-A Stockton.

It's a little surprising after Ynoa finally pitched well and stayed healthy last season. However, he does have a career 4.9 BB/9 rate, so the A's must be thinking the 22-year-old will have a better shot to throw strikes and stay off the DL as a reliever.

Ynoa is no longer a highly regarded prospect, but the Athletics are still expecting big things from him. He'll be forced to repeat at the Low-A level in 2013 after being limited to just 14 appearances there last season.

Ynoa is expected to be stuck at home in the Dominican Republic for another 6-10 business days. The 21-year-old right-hander has been a huge disappointment since getting a $4.25 million bonus as a 16-year-old in 2008, but the A's still elected to protect him in the recent Rule 5 Draft.

Oakland's big international signing back in 2008, Ynoa has had trouble staying healthy and has had little success in the lower minors for the A's. But, he's still just 21 years old and the A's weren't willing to risk losing him in the Rule 5 Draft.

Ynoa, now 20 years old, hasn't pitched in a professional game since undergoing Tommy John surgery in August of 2010. However, if he can make it through another bullpen session Friday, he could be cleared to make an appearance in the Dominican Instructional League. "He is free and easy with no problems," said Athletics' director of player development Keith Lieppman. "So far, so good." Barring any setbacks, he is expected to begin the 2012 season at extended spring training before being sent to Class A Vermont. Ynoa has been a major disappointment since receiving a record-setting $4.25 million signing bonus as a 16-year-old in 2008, but the good news is that he still has youth on his side.

Michael Ynoa (elbow surgery) is expected to begin throwing off a mound in July.

Ynoa underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery in August of last season and is just now beginning to rehab. The 18-year-old prospect probably won't pitch in a live game until late August or early September. He still boasts great potential.

Michael Ynoa, who signed a $4.25 million deal with the A's as a 16-year-old in 2008, is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery on Aug. 24.

It's not official yet, but he's definitely having surgery and it's expected that he'll need the procedure, which would cost him most or all of 2011. Ynoa still has youth on his side, but he has a long way to go to live up to the hype that led to his record bonus.

A's pitching prospect Michael Inoa (elbow) might be cleared to begin a throwing program later this week.

Inoa (or Ynoa, depending who you ask) was diagnosed with a right elbow strain and some inflammation two weeks ago. He was ordered to rest, and rest he has. The 17-year-old should be back to delivering heat in the minor leagues by the middle of July.

Chris Sale (foot) is on pace to make his season debut on April 12 against the Twins.

That's the final game of the White Sox' first series at home. Sale threw a simulated game on Friday with no issues and could appear in a minor league game early next week. It's been four weeks since the left-hander suffered an avulsion fracture in his right foot and he's progressed without any setbacks.

The stint can be backdated so that Petricka is available for activation on April 11. And the White Sox feel he should be ready by then. Petricka came down with some forearm soreness late last week, but an MRI was taken and showed no structural damage. He'll work in a setup role this year behind White Sox closer David Robertson.